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Rating the Greenness of Gardens
A proposed point system for rating the sustainability of landscape plans NEW YORK, NY — Efforts are underway to create a system to rate the sustainability of gardens and landscaping…
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British Distributor Specializes In Passivhaus Building Materials
HRVs and Triple-Glazed Windows
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California Energy Regulators Prepare To Tackle TVs
LCD and plasma sets are energy hogs SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Energy Commission is preparing new regulations to address power-hungry television sets. The proposed regulations, set to take effect…
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A smart switch enables a bath fan to meet ventilation needs
This switch keeps track of fan run time MARSHFIELD, Mass. — Lipidex Corporation, the manufacturer of the AirCycler control for supply ventilation systems, has developed a sophisticated switch for bathroom…
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A guide for homeowners who want to save energy
It's one of two worthwhile books on the topic NEWTOWN, CT — Energy expert Bruce Harley has written an excellent new book, Cut Your Energy Bills Now, which provides advice…
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Architect Peter Pfeiffer Shares Green Building Design Tips
"Techno Toys" May Have a Long Payback Period LAS VEGAS, NV — Architect Peter Pfeiffer of Austin, Texas, has been involved with green building design since 1983. During his 26-year…
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Energy-Efficient Show Home is an 8,500-Square-Foot Monster
Just because it's ‘energy-efficient’ doesn't mean that its energy bills are low
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Energy efficiency programs: state by state ratings
California is Best; Wyoming is Worst West coast, Northeast, and Lakes states fill out the top 10 WASHINGTON, DC — The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has ranked…
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County Encourages Green Building
Boulder, CO to Issue Energy Efficiency Retrofit Bonds BOULDER, CO — Voters in Boulder County, Colorado, have voted to approve a program to provide homeowners with county-backed loans to finance…
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Study Quantifies Phantom Load Problem
Electronic Devices Use More Electricity When on than Off# SACRAMENTO, CA — A California study of residential electricity use has determined that 39% of the electricity consumed by small electronic…